Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
252C2D
RGB
37, 44, 45
HSL
188, 10%, 16%
HSB
188, 18%, 18%
CMYK
18, 2, 0, 82
LAB
17, -3, -2
LCH
17, 3, 210
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 207
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, -3, -1
HWB
188, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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